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Blithewold Mansion

 Located on Narragansett Bay, 25 minutes east of Providence and 60 minutes south of Boston, Blithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England. Your exploration of Blithewold will include diverse gardens, specimen trees, and a 45-room English style manor house, all chronicling the rich social history of the lives of one family over a span of more than 80 years....

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    Blithewold Mansion

    101 Ferry Road (Route 114)
    Bristol, RI 02809

    Phone: (401) 253-2707   |   Fax: (401) 253-0412   |   Email   |   Official Website

    Admission:

     Members: Free
    Adults: $10.00
    Seniors/Full-time Students: $8.00
    Children aged 6 to 17: $2.00
    Children 5 and under: Free

    Hours:

    The Mansion is open: Mid-April through Columbus Day, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, Sundays, 10 am to 3 pm and most Monday holidays. The mansion occasionally closes at 3pm for Special Events.

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  • • Current Events

      06/15/13- 06/29/13	Pottery and Plants Blithewold Mansion Pottery and Plants Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 15-June 29, 2013 Get extra creative this garden season and plant a beautiful container garden. You will really impress your friends by telling them that you not only planted it, but created the container as well! During this hands-on series, artist Ellen Bomgren, owner of Mudstone Studios in Warren, RI, will teach students to use press molds, textures an slip decoration techniques to create one-of-a-kind pots to plant in. At the first class we will make the container, then we will paint and glaze at the...
      06/04/13- 09/05/13	Yoga Days at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion Yoga Days at Blithewold Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 4-September 5, 2013 Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio invite you to enjoy a connection to nature, through our beautiful landscape, and the peacefulness of Yoga outdoors. The Yoga asana (postures) offered is appropriate for all experience levels— from newcomers who can’t touch their toes to those seeking to continue their practice while basking in a breathtaking new atmosphere. The instructors will introduce students to a variety of Hatha Yoga styles using warm, welcoming, and sometimes comical...
      05/15/13- 06/19/13	Introduction to Watercolor Blithewold Mansion Introduction to Watercolor Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion May 15-June 19, 2013 Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this introductory course. You will learn about basic techniques and materials as you explore your inner creative talent! Watercolor techniques including tools, color, composition and paint application will be demonstrated and students will receive individual attention to create beautiful watercolor paintings from their photographs.
      04/01/13- 09/02/13	Fit Camp Blithewold Mansion Fit Camp Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion April 1-September 2, 2013 Join us each Monday beginning April 1, 2013, to take in the beauty of Blithewold’s exquisite gardens & grounds and get fit at the same time! During this FREE session open to the public, participants will have the choice of doing a fitness walk throughout the grounds, or participate in a fit-camp.  Together with Blithewold and Kara Rocha, Owner of Nutrition 4 Life we welcome you to join the national Let’s Move campaign to get healthy this spring. All levels...

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/26/13	Music at Sunset-Michelle Cruz Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Michelle Cruz Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 26, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
      06/27/13	Disney Cabaret with the Bristol Theatre Company Blithewold Mansion Disney Cabaret with the Bristol Theatre Company Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 27, 2013 Enjoy a magical night, listening to the musical hits from your Disney favorites! The performance will be held under the stars (weather permitting); this will be a family friendly event. The cabaret will be performed by the children and adults of the Bristol Theatre Company. Guests are asked to bring your own blankets and low lawn chairs. Picnics are welcome!
      07/10/13	Music at Sunset-Rick Costa Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Rick Costa Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 10, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
      07/13/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 13, 2013 Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden. The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics,...
      07/24/13	Music at Sunset-Superchief Trio Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Superchief Trio Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 24, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
      08/07/13	Music at Sunset-Atwater Donelly Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Atwater Donelly Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 7, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
      08/10/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 10, 2013 Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden. The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics,...
      08/21/13	Music at Sunset-Magnolia Cajun Band Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Magnolia Cajun Band Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 21, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
      09/14/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion September 14, 2013 Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden. The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics,...

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    06/15/13- 06/29/13	Pottery and Plants Blithewold Mansion Pottery and Plants Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 15-June 29, 2013 Get extra creative this garden season and plant a beautiful container garden. You will really impress your friends by telling them that you not only planted it, but created the container as well! During this hands-on series, artist Ellen Bomgren, owner of Mudstone Studios in Warren, RI, will teach students to use press molds, textures an slip decoration techniques to create one-of-a-kind pots to plant in. At the first class we will make the container, then we will paint and glaze at the...
    06/04/13- 09/05/13	Yoga Days at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion Yoga Days at Blithewold Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 4-September 5, 2013 Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio invite you to enjoy a connection to nature, through our beautiful landscape, and the peacefulness of Yoga outdoors. The Yoga asana (postures) offered is appropriate for all experience levels— from newcomers who can’t touch their toes to those seeking to continue their practice while basking in a breathtaking new atmosphere. The instructors will introduce students to a variety of Hatha Yoga styles using warm, welcoming, and sometimes comical...
    05/15/13- 06/19/13	Introduction to Watercolor Blithewold Mansion Introduction to Watercolor Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion May 15-June 19, 2013 Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this introductory course. You will learn about basic techniques and materials as you explore your inner creative talent! Watercolor techniques including tools, color, composition and paint application will be demonstrated and students will receive individual attention to create beautiful watercolor paintings from their photographs.
    04/01/13- 09/02/13	Fit Camp Blithewold Mansion Fit Camp Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion April 1-September 2, 2013 Join us each Monday beginning April 1, 2013, to take in the beauty of Blithewold’s exquisite gardens & grounds and get fit at the same time! During this FREE session open to the public, participants will have the choice of doing a fitness walk throughout the grounds, or participate in a fit-camp.  Together with Blithewold and Kara Rocha, Owner of Nutrition 4 Life we welcome you to join the national Let’s Move campaign to get healthy this spring. All levels...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/26/13	Music at Sunset-Michelle Cruz Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Michelle Cruz Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 26, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
    06/27/13	Disney Cabaret with the Bristol Theatre Company Blithewold Mansion Disney Cabaret with the Bristol Theatre Company Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 27, 2013 Enjoy a magical night, listening to the musical hits from your Disney favorites! The performance will be held under the stars (weather permitting); this will be a family friendly event. The cabaret will be performed by the children and adults of the Bristol Theatre Company. Guests are asked to bring your own blankets and low lawn chairs. Picnics are welcome!
    07/10/13	Music at Sunset-Rick Costa Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Rick Costa Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 10, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
    07/13/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 13, 2013 Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden. The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics,...
    07/24/13	Music at Sunset-Superchief Trio Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Superchief Trio Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 24, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
    08/07/13	Music at Sunset-Atwater Donelly Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Atwater Donelly Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 7, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
    08/10/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 10, 2013 Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden. The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics,...
    08/21/13	Music at Sunset-Magnolia Cajun Band Blithewold Mansion Music at Sunset-Magnolia Cajun Band Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 21, 2013 Spread out a blanket, unpack the picnic basket, and feel the warmth of the summer sun setting over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes jazz, swing, boogie-woogie & blues, folk and Cajun. “Music at Sunset” is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family!
    09/14/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion September 14, 2013 Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden. The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics,...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/08/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion
    06/01/13	Growing a Cutting Garden: I Blithewold Mansion
    05/23/13	Tree Mob at the Arnold Arboretum Blithewold Mansion
    05/11/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion
    05/02/13	Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener Blithewold Mansion
    04/28/13	Fairy Festival Blithewold Mansion
    04/27/13	Walking Tour of House and Grounds Blithewold Mansion
    04/15/13- 04/19/13	April Vacation Camp Blithewold Mansion
    04/14/13	Seasonal Family Sensory Walk-Spring Blithewold Mansion
    04/14/13	In a Sentimental Mood Concert Blithewold Mansion
    04/13/13	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion
    04/03/13	Floral Designs for your Special Event w/ Stoneblossom Floral Blithewold Mansion
    04/03/13	Botanical Beauty for the Bride-to-be Blithewold Mansion
    03/23/13	Growing Under Glass: A Behind the Scenes Propagation - Session II Blithewold Mansion
    03/22/13	Growing Under Glass: A Behind the Scenes Propagation Workshop - Session I Blithewold Mansion
    03/13/13	C. L. Fornari: Gardens of Inspiration and Insight Blithewold Mansion
    03/09/13	Container Design Trends and Best Container Varieties Blithewold Mansion
    03/02/13	Winter Pruning Blithewold Mansion
    02/21/13	This Old House visits Blithewold Mansion Blithewold Mansion
    02/18/13- 02/22/13	Februrary Vacation Camp at Blithewold Mansion Blithewold Mansion
    02/04/13	Native Plants for Four-Season Gardening Blithewold Mansion
    12/16/12	Bow Making Clinic Blithewold Mansion
    12/15/12	Family Gingerbread House Workshop Blithewold Mansion
    12/13/12	Family Sing-Along: Seasonal Celebration with Christopher Carbone Blithewold Mansion
    12/10/12	Tour de Fromage – An “Around the World” Cheese & Wine Tasting Blithewold Mansion
    12/06/12	Christmas with Keith Munslow Blithewold Mansion
    12/05/12- 12/19/12	A World of Christmas Magic – Children’s Holiday Stories Blithewold Mansion
    12/04/12	Buon Natale! – How To Throw An Italian Holiday Party with Venda Ravioli Blithewold Mansion
    12/03/12- 12/17/12	Children’s Holiday Tea Mondays Blithewold Mansion
    11/30/12- 12/01/12	Wreath Decorating Workshops Blithewold Mansion
    11/23/12- 12/28/12	Afternoon Tea Blithewold Mansion
    11/23/12- 12/29/12	Christmas Musical Performances in the Living Room Blithewold Mansion
    11/23/12- 12/29/12	Blithewold’s Christmas Sparkle: An Outdoor Family Event Blithewold Mansion
    11/08/12	Garden Design Luncheon: Stephen Orr on Tomorrow's Garden Blithewold Mansion
    11/04/12	Herbal Salves/ Infused Oils 101 with Farmacy Herbs Blithewold Mansion
    10/03/12	Victorian Tea-Leaf Party Blithewold Mansion
    09/27/12	Rhody Native Propagation Workshop at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion
    09/22/12	First Day of Fall- Family Fun & Fitness Blithewold Mansion
    09/15/12	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion
    09/10/12	RISCA Grant Workshop Blithewold Mansion
    09/05/12- 09/06/12	Mixed Magic Theater's "Moby Dick:Then and Now" Blithewold Mansion
    08/27/12	Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion
    08/25/12	Herreshoff Classic Regatta Weekend Spectator Package Blithewold Mansion
    08/24/12	Family Fun Fridays with Toe Jam Puppet Band Blithewold Mansion
    08/22/12	Music at Sunset Blithewold Mansion
    08/20/12	Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion
    08/17/12	Family Fun Fridays with Keith Munslow Blithewold Mansion
    08/13/12	Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion
    08/10/12	Family Fun Fridays with Kaleidoscope Theatre Blithewold Mansion
    08/08/12	Music at Sunset Blithewold Mansion
    08/06/12	Floral Arranging Class at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion
    08/03/12	Family Fun Fridays with Christopher Kavi Carbone Blithewold Mansion
    07/27/12	Family Fun Fridays with Bari Koral Blithewold Mansion
    07/26/12	An Intimate Garden Tour: Peaceful Poppasquash – Bristol, RI Blithewold Mansion
    07/20/12	Family Fun Fridays with The Super Cool Beans Blithewold Mansion
    07/13/12	Family Fun Fridays with Vanessa Trien Blithewold Mansion
    07/12/12	An Intimate Garden Tour: Brigham Hill Farm – N. Grafton, MA Blithewold Mansion
    07/11/12	Music at Sunset Blithewold Mansion
    07/06/12	Family Fun Fridays Blithewold Mansion
    06/29/12	Let’s Go Fishing (Kids Surf Fishing lesson with the RI DEM) Blithewold Mansion
    06/27/12	Music at Sunset Blithewold Mansion
    06/21/12	An Intimate Garden Tour: Along the Sakonnet – Tiverton, RI Blithewold Mansion
    06/20/12	Summer Solstice Photography with Jan Armor Blithewold Mansion
    06/14/12	Blithewold's Intimate Garden Tour Series Blithewold Mansion
    06/05/12- 09/11/12	Yoga Days at Blithewold Blithewold Mansion
    06/02/12	Kids Sailing Appreciation Class Blithewold Mansion
    05/30/12	Trip to Wave Hill Blithewold Mansion
    05/20/12	Mah Jongg Blithewold Mansion
    05/19/12- 05/20/12	Tree Climbing Blithewold Mansion
    05/17/12	Mah Jongg Blithewold Mansion
    05/12/12	Mornings in the Vegetable Garden Blithewold Mansion
    05/10/12	Mah Jongg Blithewold Mansion
    05/03/12	Mah Jongg Blithewold Mansion
    05/03/12	Music at Sunset Blithewold Mansion
    04/29/12	Fairy Festival Blithewold Mansion
    04/26/12	The Golden Age of American Yachting Blithewold Mansion
    04/22/12	"Be Our Guest" Children's Tea Blithewold Mansion
    04/22/12	Family Workshop: A Fairy House & Garden in a Basket Blithewold Mansion
    04/15/12	Family Daffodil Garden Walk Blithewold Mansion
    04/15/12	Family Daffodil Garden Walk Blithewold Mansion
    04/14/12	Orchid Society Auction Blithewold Mansion
    04/14/12	They Say It's Spring Blithewold Mansion
    04/10/12- 04/27/12	Afternoon Tea Blithewold Mansion
    04/05/12	Planting for the Future with Doug Tallamy and Warren Leach Blithewold Mansion
    03/24/12	Tea Tasting with Farmacy Herbs Blithewold Mansion
    03/21/12	Blue Ribbon Plants of 2012 Blithewold Mansion
    03/20/12	Design Tips for Knockout Gardens Blithewold Mansion
    02/17/12	For the Love of Jazz and Chocolate Blithewold Mansion
    02/12/12	Sailor’s Valentine Party Blithewold Mansion
    01/01/12	Holiday Musical Performances: Jaime James Duo Blithewold Mansion
    12/29/11	Holiday Music Performance: Classic Winds Woodwind Quintet Blithewold Mansion
    12/22/11	Holiday Music Performances: John Leonard Blithewold Mansion
    12/18/11	Holiday Music Performances: The Strays Blithewold Mansion
    12/17/11	Nancy Hood, Mezzo Soprano, with Marilyn Hambly, Pianist Blithewold Mansion
    12/17/11	Blithewold: Legacy of an American Family- Book Signing Blithewold Mansion
    12/15/11	Holiday Music Performances: Reading of The Christmas Carol Blithewold Mansion
    12/12/11	Terrarium and Aerium Ornaments Blithewold Mansion
    12/11/11	Holiday Concert Performances: Mary Jane Tyszkowski, Classical Pianist Blithewold Mansion
    12/10/11	Holiday Music Performance- Michelle Cruz Blithewold Mansion
    12/09/11	Kids' Workshop: Decorate a Tiny Tree Blithewold Mansion